I assume they turn faster.

I assume they turn faster.
by Domer84 (2020-11-25 11:39:30)

In reply to: Given the hydrofoil technology, does the hull ... posted by Barney68

As a rule, a monohull boat will turn faster than a multi-hull boat. This is because the monohull is pivoting a single hull through the water while a multi-hull boat, say a catamaran, is turning extra hulls around a pivot point. Harder to get the nose around.

I say this as an old Laser and Hobie Cat sailor. The technology is so far beyond me now that I don't know if those rules apply. I would assume that they must in some fashion since the boats drop speed to make hard tack and the hulls drop back in the water, correct?

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Here's a video of how these things turn. - grnd 2020-11-25 12:06:57
No, they can tack and gybe while staying up on the foils. * - HoundDog1973 2020-11-25 11:44:13